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Kevin Youkilis Retires

Oct 31, 2014

Kevin Youkilis announced today that he is retiring today after a career that saw him win two World Series Rings with the Boston Red Sox.

Dubbed “the Greek God of Walks” from the best seller, Moneyball, Youkilis would become one of the more unique players in the game, and amongst Boston Red Sox fans, one of the most popular. Youkilis, who looked anything but an athlete, and had a strange batting stance, was known for his grittiness and intense desire to win, very much epitomizing the Red Sox Championship teams of 2004 and 2007 that he was on.

Drafted by the Red Sox in 2001, Youkilis first played for the big club in the 2004 World Series Championship team in a reserve role, and would emerge as the starting First Basemen in 2006. “Youk” would have three seasons batting over .300, two with an On Base Percentage over .400 and would be chosen for the American League All Star Team three times. 2008 would be his best statistical season, where he finished third in MVP voting and had career highs in Home Runs (29) and Runs Batted In (115) and the following season he finished sixth, sporting a career high bWAR (6.6) and On Base Percentage (.413). That year he was named the American League Hank Aaron Award winner, which is given to the best hitter in each league.

In 2012, Youkilis was traded to the Chicago White Sox, soon after unpopular Manager Bobby Valentine, questioned the desire of the popular Infielder. By this time however, injuries caught up to Youkilis who would have an uneventful half season in Chicago, another season with the Yankees, and his final one this year playing in Japan with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, where injuries only allowed him to play in 21 Games.

Over his career, Youkilis would have a Slash Line of .281/.382/.478 with 1,053 Hits, 150 Home Runs and a bWAR of32.7 over ten seasons in the Majors. These are not numbers that would put him in the Baseball Hall of Fame, however the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame seems like a foregone conclusion, and we expect to be writing about his admission once eligible.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank Kevin Youkilis for his fine career, and for the chants of “Youk” that he inspired at Fenway for years.

Basketball Futures are updated up to 2019

Oct 30, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

We thank all of you for your patience here at Notinhalloffame.com. At long last, we have updated our Basketball Future section, which is reflected by the changes that you will see below.

Theo Ratliff, added to the 2017 section. Ratliff is a one time All Star and two time Second Team All Defensive Selection.

Baron Davis, added to the 2018 section. Davis is a two time All Star and a one time Third Team All NBA Selection.

Jamaal Magloire added to the 2018 section. Magloire is a one time All Star.

Michael Redd added to the 2018 section. Redd is a one time All Star and a one time Third Team All NBA Selection

Mike Bibby added to the 2018 section. Bibby was a part of the Sacramento Kings powerhouse in the early 2000’s.

Corey Maggette added to the 2019 section. Maggette is a one time Free Throw leader in the NBA.

Grant Hill added to the 2019 section. Hill is a former Rookie of the Year, one time First Team NBA All Star, four time Second Team All Star and seven time All Star.

Jason Kidd added to the 2019 section. Kidd was the 1994/95 Rookie of the Year, five time First Team All NBA Selection, one time Second Team All NBA Selection, four time First Team NBA Defensive Selection, five time Second Team Defensive Selection and member of the of the 2011 NBA Champions with the Dallas Mavericks.

Jerry Stackhouse added to the 2019 section. Stackhouse is a former two time All Star.

Lamar Odom added to the 2019 section. Odom is a former two time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and a former Sixth Man of the Year.

Marcus Camby added to the 2019 section. Camby is a former Defensive Player of the Year and two time First Team All Defensive Player.

Richard Hamilton added to the 2019 section. Hamilton was a member of the 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship team and a three time All Star.

They will join the following players whose voting and commenting options are already up:

Allen Iverson (2016)

Michael Finlay (2016)

Antonio McDyess (2017)

Peja Stojakovic (2017)

Shaquille O’Neal (2017)

Yao Ming (2017)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2017)

Antoine Walker (2018)

Ben Wallace (2018)

Brad Miller (2018)

Gilbert Arenas (2018)

Mehmet Okur (2018)

You can go to the Basketball Futures section here.

You know what we want you to do! Take a look at these entries and cast your vote and give us your opinion!

RRHOF opens Paul Simon exhibit

Oct 30, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

We have been reporting often about the Country Music Hall of Fame, and their constant new exhibits that they have been implementing. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has not been ushering in new exhibits nearly as often, but when they do, you know it will be big.

It was announced that the Rock Hall an exhibit to two time inductee, Paul Simon, who entered as a solo act in 2006 after enter as a duo with Simon & Garfunkel in 1990.

Amongst the artifacts that will be on display is Simon’s first acoustic guitar, a letter from Simon to Garfunkel from summer camp, handwritten lyrics for “The Boxer” and the original recording contract for Simon & Garfunkel. It also features a first person narrative from Simon, which to date had never been done in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before.

“Paul Simon: Words & Music” will be opening on Thursday.

RIP: Gordy Soltau

Oct 29, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

It was announced yesterday that Gordy Soltau, a member of the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame passed away yesterday at the age of 89 of natural causes.

Soltau, a long time resident of the Bay Area, played his entire pro career with the 49ers (1950-58), playing at both the Wide Receiver and Place Kicker position. A three time Pro Bowl Selection, Soltau’s best season was in 1951, where he finished second in both Receptions and Receiving Yards and when he retired, he was the all time leading scorer for San Francisco.

In his career, Soltau would catch 249 passes for 3,487 Yards and 25 Touchdowns and holds the distinction of being one of three players that have 25 Touchdowns and 70 Field Goals.

After his career was over, Gordy Soltau would work towards establishing benefits for the players and would often be seen doing work for the 49ers in ambassadorial capacity. He was inducted into the 49ers Hall of Fame in 2012.

We would like to extend our condolences to friends and family of Gorsy Soltau at this time.